1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 221 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Jose Angel Farias 1-6 Jose Angel Gonzalez 1-7 Silvestre Rodriguez 1-8 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of 1-9 Zapata, Texas, and residents of the Mexican states in mourning 1-10 the loss of three of the members of the celebrated band, 1-11 Intocable, who died January 31, 1999, in a tragic accident and 1-12 in wishing the remaining members a speedy recovery from the 1-13 physical and emotional pain of the accident; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The enormously popular Tejano music group was en 1-15 route to the Monterrey airport to take a flight for a performance 1-16 that night; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The deceased were: Jose Angel "Pepe" Farias 1-18 of Monterrey, who was the master of ceremonies and percussionist; 1-19 the band's new road manager, Jose Angel Gonzalez of Houston; and 1-20 Silvestre Rodriguez of McAllen, who was the bass player and singer; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, The remaining members are: lead singer Ricky Munoz; 1-23 drummer Rene Martinez; bass player Sergio Serna; and conga player 1-24 Danny Sanchez; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A popular Tejano band, Intocable was founded in 1994 2-2 in Zapata and was known as Ricky Munoz y Los Tejanos; soon the name 2-3 was changed to Intocable when a new style was found; this produced 2-4 a unique Norteno-Tejano sound which brought the band fame and a 2-5 bright future; in five years, the group had earned several platinum 2-6 albums, including a double platinum recently for their most recent 2-7 CD called "Intocable"; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Known as a closely knit group of musicians, the band 2-9 members were like family to each other; their stirring Tejano and 2-10 Norteno music has made them wildly successful in South Texas and 2-11 Northern Mexico; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Intocable was the winner of numerous Texas Tejano 2-13 music awards, and the band's songs became regulars at the top of 2-14 the charts with such selections as "Eres Mi Droga" and "Vivir Sin 2-15 Ellas"; and 2-16 WHEREAS, The death of these three young members of the 2-17 stellar singing group is an incalculable loss to the musical world 2-18 as well as a loss to their families; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the families 2-21 of the members of Intocable; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-23 expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when 2-24 the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jose Angel Farias, 2-25 Jose Angel Gonzalez, and Silvestre Rodriguez. 2-26 Zaffirini 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the above 3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-5 on February 16, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate